src/applications/discharge-wizard/components/gpMinorComponents/AdditionalInstructions.jsx
import React from 'react';
import PropTypes from 'prop-types';
import { board } from '../../helpers';
const AdditionalInstructions = ({ formValues }) => {
const serviceBranch = formValues['1_branchOfService'];
return (
<section>
<va-accordion uswds>
<va-accordion-item
header="What happens after I send in my application?"
uswds
>
<p>
The Board reviews nearly all applications within 18 months. You can
continue to submit supporting documentation until the Board has
reviewed your application.
</p>
<p>
If your application is successful, the Board will direct your
service personnel office to issue you either a DD215, which contains
updates to the DD214, or an entirely new DD214. If you get a new
DD214,{' '}
<a
target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer"
href="https://www.dpris.dod.mil/veteranaccess.html"
>
request a copy (opens in a new tab)
</a>
.
</p>
<p>
If your appeal results in raising your discharge to honorable,
you’ll immediately be considered an eligible Veteran to VA, and you
can apply for VA benefits and services. For now, you may still apply
for VA eligibility by{' '}
<a
target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer"
href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/docs/COD_Factsheet.pdf"
>
requesting a Character of Discharge review (opens in a new tab)
</a>
.
</p>
</va-accordion-item>
<va-accordion-item
header="Can I get VA benefits without a discharge upgrade?"
uswds
>
<p>
Even with a less than honorable discharge, you may be able to access
some VA benefits through the Character of Discharge review process.
When you apply for VA benefits, we’ll review your record to
determine if your service was “honorable for VA purposes.” This
review can take up to a year. Please provide us with documents
supporting your case, similar to the evidence you’d send with an
application to upgrade your discharge.
</p>
<p>
You may want to consider finding someone to advocate on your behalf,
depending on the complexity of your case. A lawyer or Veterans
Service Organization (VSO) can collect and submit supporting
documents for you.{' '}
<a
href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/vso/varo.asp"
rel="noopener noreferrer"
target="_blank"
>
Find a VSO near you (opens in a new tab).
</a>
</p>
<p>
<strong>Note:</strong> You can ask for a VA Character of Discharge
review while at the same time applying for a discharge upgrade from
the Department of Defense (DoD) or the Coast Guard.
</p>
<p>
If you experienced sexual assault or harassment while in the
military, or need mental health services related to PTSD or other
mental health conditions linked to your service, you may qualify
immediately for VA health benefits, even without a VA Character of
Discharge review or a discharge upgrade.
</p>
<p>Learn more about:</p>
<ul>
<li>
<a
href="/health-care/health-needs-conditions/military-sexual-trauma/"
rel="noopener noreferrer"
target="_blank"
>
VA health benefits for Veterans who have experienced military
sexual trauma (opens in a new tab)
</a>
</li>
<li>
<a
href="/health-care/health-needs-conditions/mental-health/"
rel="noopener noreferrer"
target="_blank"
>
VA health benefits for Veterans with mental health conditions
(opens in a new tab)
</a>
</li>
<li>
<a
href="/health-care/health-needs-conditions/mental-health/ptsd/"
rel="noopener noreferrer"
target="_blank"
>
VA health benefits for Veterans with PTSD (opens in a new tab)
</a>
</li>
</ul>
</va-accordion-item>
</va-accordion>
<h4>Additional Resources</h4>
<hr />
<ul className="additional-resources">
<li>
<a
target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer"
href="/health-care/health-needs-conditions/military-sexual-trauma/"
>
VA health benefits for Veterans who experience military sexual
trauma (opens in a new tab)
</a>
</li>
<li>
<a
target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer"
href="/health-care/health-needs-conditions/mental-health/"
>
VA health benefits for Veterans with mental health conditions (opens
in a new tab)
</a>
</li>
<li>
<a
target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer"
href="/health-care/health-needs-conditions/mental-health/ptsd/"
>
VA health benefits for Veterans with PTSD (opens in a new tab)
</a>
</li>
<li>
<a
target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer"
href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/docs/COD_Factsheet.pdf"
>
VA Guidance on Character of Discharge Reviews (opens in a new tab)
</a>
</li>
{serviceBranch === 'army' && (
<li>
<a
target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer"
href="http://arba.army.pentagon.mil"
>
Army Review Boards Agency (opens in a new tab)
</a>
</li>
)}
{serviceBranch === 'army' &&
board(formValues).abbr === 'DRB' && (
<li>
<a
target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer"
href="http://arba.army.pentagon.mil/adrb-overview.html"
>
Army Discharge Review Board (opens in a new tab)
</a>
</li>
)}
{serviceBranch === 'army' &&
board(formValues).abbr === 'BCMR' && (
<li>
<a
target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer"
href="http://arba.army.pentagon.mil/abcmr-overview.html"
>
Army Board for Correction of Military Records (opens in a new
tab)
</a>
</li>
)}
{['navy', 'marines'].includes(serviceBranch) && (
<li>
<a
target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer"
href="http://www.secnav.navy.mil/mra/CORB/pages/ndrb/default.aspx"
>
Naval Discharge Review Board (opens in a new tab)
</a>
</li>
)}
{serviceBranch === 'airForce' &&
board(formValues).abbr === 'BCMR' && (
<li>
<a
target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer"
href="http://www.afpc.af.mil/Board-for-Correction-of-Military-Records/"
>
Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (opens in a
new tab)
</a>
</li>
)}
{serviceBranch === 'coastGuard' &&
board(formValues).abbr === 'BCMR' && (
<li>
<a
target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer"
href="https://www.uscg.mil/Resources/legal/BCMR/"
>
Coast Guard Board for Correction of Military Records (opens in a
new tab)
</a>
</li>
)}
{serviceBranch === 'coastGuard' &&
board(formValues).abbr === 'DRB' && (
<li>
<a
target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer"
href="https://www.uscg.mil/Resources/Legal/DRB.aspx/"
>
Coast Guard Discharge Review Board (opens in a new tab)
</a>
</li>
)}
</ul>
<p>
<strong>Please note:</strong> This information was created based on how
you answered the questions on the previous page. This information will
not be specific to someone with different answers to the questions.
</p>
</section>
);
};
AdditionalInstructions.propTypes = {
formValues: PropTypes.object.isRequired,
};
export default AdditionalInstructions;